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    Nexus Studios adds director Emily Dean to its commercial roster

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    Emily Dean
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    Nexus Studios, which maintains bases of operation in London and Los Angeles, has added director Emily Dean to its global roster for commercial representation. Dean’s visual artistry and commitment to pushing the boundaries of adult animation were showcased recently through her directorial work on the Emmy Award-winning Netflix animated series, Love Death + Robots. 

    Dean is an Asian-Australian writer, director, and artist living in L.A. Alongside her directorial work, Dean has made significant story artist and visual consultant contributions to major films such as The Lego Batman Movie, The Lego Movie 2, Scoob!, Hotel Artemis and the Oscar Award-winning Hairlove. During this time she worked closely with studios including Pixar, Warner Bros, Animal Logic, Lionsgate, and Sony Pictures Animation. In 2023 Dean was awarded an Annie Award for Best Storyboarding TV/Media for her captivating episode of Love Death + Robots, Volume 3, titled “The Very Pulse of the Machine.”

    Dean’s journey in filmmaking began in rural Australia, where her passion for drawing and storytelling flourished from a young age. Driven by her dedication to animation, Dean pursued further education at the Australian Film TV Radio School and later at the California Institute of the Arts. Her independent animated short film Forget Me Not was inspired by her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease and earned her a nomination for Best Short Animation at the Australian Academy Awards. Dean’s talent extends beyond animation, as evidenced in her live-action sci-fi short film, Andromeda, which toured film festivals, including LA Shorts International Film Festival and was picked up by sci-fi streaming platform, Dust. 

    Chris O’Reilly, co-founder and chief creative officer, Nexus Studios, said, “Emily brings with her a dynamic fusion of first-class storytelling, creativity and technical acumen. Her ability to breathe life into characters, weave compelling narratives, and deliver captivating visual experiences is genuinely exceptional. We look forward to exciting new projects together!” 

     

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    India’s legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    Indian film directors Shyam Benegal, right, is seen during a discussion on Indian Cinema in Hyderabad, India, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A, File)

    Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90.

    His contribution to cinema was recognized as a director, editor and screenwriter. He was also credited with a new genre of filmmaking.

    Benegal passed away on Monday at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital, and his cremation will take place on Tuesday, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, citing his daughter Piya.

    "Benegal had been suffering from chronic kidney disease for several years but it had gotten very bad. That's the reason for his death," Piya said.

    Many paid tribute to the legendary filmmaker on social media platform X.

    Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt wrote that Benegal told stories without pretense. "They were raw and real, about the struggles of ordinary people. His films had craft and conviction."

    "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema. His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of life," India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

    He was a mentor to top Indian actors, including Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri who made their mark in Bollywood's popular cinema as well.

    "I have lost my foster father, a man to whom I owe more than I can say," posted Naseeruddin Shah.

    "Shyam Benegal was not just a legend; he was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations," said actor Manoj Bajpayee.

    Benegal came into the limelight in the 1970s, with a series of films that challenged mainstream Bollywood. His films Ankur (1974), Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika (1977)... Read More

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